1518 Woolsey St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,035
Sq Ft
4,296
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- Secluded Lot
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- View of Hills
- 5-minute walk to Prince Street Mini Park
About This Home
As of June 2022Quaint, peaceful Berkeley home was a former Church – 1518 Woolsey is situated on a large west facing lot in south Berkeley. Tall ceilings, light filled throughout - two bedrooms and two bathrooms with hardwood floors and a lovely open floorplan. One of the bedrooms has direct access to its own full bath. Large custom closets. Dual pane windows, updated chef’s kitchen and updated bathroom accentuate this handsome home. Seamless connection to the garden, patio, and expansive yard from the kitchen. “Bonus Space” accessed via staircase – provides the perfect extra lounging area which we all need. The yard is divine. A sunny sanctuary with many mature native plantings, fruit trees a new redwood fence plus raised garden beds and a sturdy storage shed. Wide driveway offers easy off-street parking. TransBay bus lines, Berkeley Bowl, BART, and Creekwood restaurant are all close-by. 90 WalkScore and 95 BikeScore! This beautiful property should not be missed. Open 5/1, 2:00-4:30
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,975
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 4,296 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Landscaped
- Secluded Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Redwood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Views of Hills
- Attic Fan
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Low Flow Toliet
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by Well Made
- South Berkeley Subdivision, First Rate Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 521544172
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 12, 2024
Sold by
Beasley William
Bought by
Beasley William and Beasley James L
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 20, 2022
Closed on
May 25, 2022
Sold by
Piantadosi Steven T
Bought by
Kidd Celeste
Seller's Agent
Scott Ward
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jose Fernandez
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$275,000
29.73%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 5, 2018
Sold by
Benson Mark William and Carreon Michelle G
Bought by
Singhal Anupam and Bangar Neha
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 2013
Sold by
Hellman Judith and The Judith Hellman Revocable T
Bought by
Benson Mark William and Carreon Michelle G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 31, 2011
Sold by
Hellman Judith
Bought by
Hellman Judith and Judith Hellman Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 2009
Sold by
Jin Xin and Ebele Anne E
Bought by
Hellman Judith
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 6, 2008
Sold by
Jin Michele
Bought by
Jin Xin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $880,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $515,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $468,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $250,000 | Chicago Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $680,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $460,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $412,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $32,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $0 | Construction |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,200,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/03/2022 06/03/22 | Sold | $1,200,000 | +29.7% | $1,159 / Sq Ft |
| 05/05/2022 05/05/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/20/2022 04/20/22 | For Sale | $925,000 | -- | $894 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,975 | $1,179,000 | $355,800 | $830,200 |
| 2023 | $14,961 | $1,104,000 | $331,200 | $772,800 |
| 2022 | $12,833 | $918,028 | $277,508 | $647,520 |
| 2021 | $12,888 | $899,891 | $272,067 | $634,824 |
| 2020 | $12,312 | $897,600 | $269,280 | $628,320 |
| 2019 | $11,951 | $880,000 | $264,000 | $616,000 |
| 2018 | $8,081 | $554,840 | $166,452 | $388,388 |
| 2017 | $7,784 | $543,963 | $163,189 | $380,774 |
| 2016 | $7,563 | $533,297 | $159,989 | $373,308 |
| 2015 | $7,468 | $525,288 | $157,586 | $367,702 |
| 2014 | $7,429 | $515,000 | $154,500 | $360,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Scott Ward
Seller's Agent in 2022
Scott Ward
Red Oak Realty
(415) 225-4593
2 in this area
102 Total Sales
-
Jose Fernandez
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Jose Fernandez
Red Oak Realty
(510) 882-3558
6 in this area
77 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40989696
APN: 052-1544-017-02
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